Animal owners in Oman to face legal action if they let them roam stray

Muscat: The owners of animals who let them roam stray will be referred to public prosecution, the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources announced.

Bader Al-Saidi, Director of the Legal Department at the Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources said: "The Ministry has initiated legal action against such owners, by referring violators to the public prosecutor because of the risks the stray animals pose to individuals, public and private places."